Benton High School (Louisiana)

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Benton High School
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Benton High School
Location
449 Fairburn Avenue, Bossier City, LA 71111

United States
Coordinates32°39′57″N 93°44′48″W / 32.66589°N 93.74655°W / 32.66589; -93.74655Coordinates: 32°39′57″N 93°44′48″W / 32.66589°N 93.74655°W / 32.66589; -93.74655
Information
TypePublic
School districtBossier Parish School Board
PrincipalMain: Teri Howe [1]
Faculty67.00 (on FTE basis)[2]
Grades9 to 12[4]
Enrollment1,323 (2019-20)[3]
Student to teacher ratio19.75[2]
Color(s)Purple and Gold[5]   
Athletics conferenceLHSAA[5]
MascotTigers[5]
NicknameTigers
Websitewww.bentonhighschool.com

Benton High School is a public high school located in Benton, Louisiana, United States. The school, part of Bossier Parish School Board, serves about 1200 students in grades 9 to 12.[4]

Benton High School is a member of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association in the highest classification, 5A, moving up from 4A for the 2019–20 school year.[5]

History[]

The first school was built in 1890, and the current school was opened in 1978.[4] Benton High School opened its new campus fall 2019.

Notable alumni[]

References[]

  1. ^ Administration Archived 2018-08-24 at the Wayback Machine. Benton High School. Retrieved on 2014-06-24.
  2. ^ a b Benton High School Archived 2011-05-22 at the Wayback Machine. National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved on 2021-05-27. "Students: 1323 (2018-2019)
  3. ^ "Benton High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
  4. ^ a b c Benton High School History Archived October 6, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ a b c d LHSAA Member Schools - B Archived 2008-07-04 at the Wayback Machine. Louisiana High School Athletic Association. Retrieved on 2008-06-20.

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